Rod Van Kampen, 65

Rod Van Kampen, age 65, of Holland, went to be with his Savior with his family at his side, Thursday, September 25, 2008, under hospice care at Holland Hospital.

Rod Van Kampen, age 65, of Holland, went to be with his Savior with his family at his side, Thursday, September 25, 2008, under hospice care at Holland Hospital.
Rod met his wife Helene at Holland Christian High, and after graduating, were married on May 1, 1964. They have two sons, Mitchell and Stacie; and children, Austin, Alexander and Hanna, and Timothy and Leann; and children, Mackenzie and Elliott.
Rod became co-founder of R&R Auto Body Repair in 1977 along with his partner, Richard Looman, until retiring in 1999.
His hobbies included cars, motorcycles, street rods, fishing, traveling, boating, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He will always be remembered as a loving and supportive husband, father, grandfather and friend. We will be forever grateful for the firm foundation in Christ that we stand on because of his guidance and direction. We will miss you dearly.
He is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Ken and Sandy Vanden Brink of Ludington, Geneva Vanden Brink, Jim and Gretta Vanden Brink, Ed and Kathy Aardema and Elwood and Angie Tallman, all of Holland; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, at Harderwyk Ministries, 1627 West Lakewood Blvd., with Revs. Trent Walker and Philip Rose officiating. Burial will be in Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Notier-Ver Lee-Langeland Funeral Chapel, 315 E. 16th St., Holland. Memorial contributions may be given to Holland Christian Schools or Hospice of Holland. An online registry is available at www.notierverleelangeland.com.